HMPV replicates slowly and mutates into new strains at a much slower rate than flu or Covid. Even if this HMPV outbreak is due to a new strain of the virus – for which there's no evidence yet ...

‘HMPV is a common respiratory infection in winter, and we typically see activity reaching a peak at this time of year,’ said Dr Conall Watson, a consultant epidemiologist for the UKHSA.

How hMPV cases are soaring in under-5s Weekly percentage of tests positive for hMPV in England 10 15–44 65–79 ...

HMPV (human metapneumovirus) spreads through direct contact with infected individuals or by touching contaminated surfaces, experts say. Unlike viruses like flu, RSV, and Covid-19, there is no vaccine ...

We’ve seen increased interest in recent weeks in the number of cases of respiratory illness caused by the human metapneumovirus, also known as hMPV. Some headlines have referred to a “mystery virus”, ...

HMPV typically causes cold-like symptoms for a few days but can in rare cases lead to hospitalization among the very young, old or medically vulnerable.

While HMPV cases are increasing, other respiratory illnesses and influenza have seen more significant spikes. China is also seeing spikes in flu cases, with one in three tests coming back positive.

China said on Sunday that it had seen a decline in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) among residents in northern provinces and in children under 14, amid international concern over a potential pandemic.

HMPV Vs RSV: Understanding The Differences Between Two Major Respiratory Viruses Advances in vaccine development provide optimism for lowering the prevalence of RSV and, eventually, HMPV.

But HMPV or human metapneumovirus, is not novel, has been around for decades, and state health officials do not track case numbers. The virus is in the same family as another common wintertime ...

Amid rising concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), health officials and experts have urged calm. Dr Puneet Kumar, a consultant in internal medicine at a Mohali hospital, explains the ...